Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Father of the Abortion Pill, Is Dead at 98

He became an advocate of a woman’s right to choose and once said, “It is always tragic when politics takes the most vulnerable hostage — in this case, women.”

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OPEC Plus Members Say They Will Fast-Track Oil Output

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates see a chance to ratchet up production in July, the third consecutive month of accelerated increases.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens 45 People

The outbreak, which was traced to a grower in Florida, has spread to 18 states, according to the C.D.C. Several distributors and stores, including Target, have recalled products containing cucumbers.

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A Gala Celebrates the Met’s Reopening of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

A dinner commemorated the reopening of the wing and its revamped collection of work from Africa, the ancient Americas and Oceania.

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What We Know About the Conflict Over a Trans Athlete in a California Track Meet

The final day of the high school championships is Saturday, and the athlete was the top performer in three preliminary events, adding to the national debate about fairness and inclusion.

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Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia

The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.

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In ‘Dead Outlaw,’ Andrew Durand Has the Role of a Lifetime. And After.

To climb, leap and play dead each night, the Tony nominee’s preshow workout not only tends to his body’s needs but also frees up his acting.

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How the Baby Formula Brand Bobbie Got Caught in the RFK Jr. Backlash

Laura Modi’s company, Bobbie, is rooted in science and uses organic ingredients. Some of her fans aren’t happy that she’s willing to work with the Trump administration.

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Why Gen Z Doesn’t Like Opening Bar Tabs

To the chagrin of bartenders, many 20-something bargoers prefer to close out and pay after every single drink, no matter how many they might order during an outing.

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Should I Feel Bad About Running Errands During Work Hours?

Also, what happens when you’ve been hiding disorganization behind a facade of success.

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